If you want to improve your swimming skills, you have to practise your swimming skills.And improving your skills often involves working on effective drills. 　　Consistently working on those drills is critical for long-term progress.But to continue to learn, you need to new learning experiences. Even the best drills can get stale, and you need to switch it up. 　　However, you...

　　Manmade: Fathers Day Bundle 　　 　　(Photo/Manmade) Manmade has released a limited-edition Fathers Day Bundle for $115, featuring four of its Dragons’ Den-featured boxer briefs, two pairs of low-cut socks, and its baseball cap. 　　The boxer briefs are crafted from moisture-wicking modal to keep dads feeling fresh all day without chafing or discomfort. 　　Shop the Manmade Bundle Scheels: Up to 50%...

　　While camping, making firewood can be a heck of a lot of fun. You get to use fun tools for a brief spell, work up a sweat, but dont actually have to do it all day so it turns into work. Kind of like taking a friends kids to the park; its the perfect dose of awesome, which you wrap up...

　　An 83-year-old woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this weekend, officials said. 　　In a terrifying incident on Saturday, one of the parks many bison attacked the woman and lifted her about a foot off the ground with its horns, Yellowstone officials said in a news release. The woman — a resident of Greenville, S.C. — was attacked...

　　The National Park Service has confirmed the death of Malaysian climber Zulkifli Bin Yusof, whose team sent an SOS signal near the summit of Denali on May 28. 　　Yusof, 36, likely succumbed to exposure and altitude sickness on May 29 while sheltering in a snow cave at an elevation of 19,600 feet, park officials said. The climbers body showed signs...

　　Petzl released the new GRIGRI Neox today, and it looks just like the dominant assisted-braking belay device so many climbers use and trust. However, information from the French brand reveals that although the familiar form and rope locking cam are intact, the Neox has significant differences from the GRIGRI line. 　　How a GRIGRI Works 　　 　　An official Petzl diagram depicting...

　　Let’s face it: a lot of luggage is bulky and ugly. And if you’re an occasional traveler, pulling out that battered suitcase or duffel from the back of your closet will be just fine for your annual trip back home. However, for others, having a more polished look is important. That’s where Away comes in with The Carry-On ($275). This...

　　Roam Resilient Expedition Vehicles (RREV) Baja Edition will officially launch to the world on June 1, but we have the early exclusive scoop for you. This new rugged off-road trailer looks ready for extended off-grid adventures in remote locations. 　　The Baja Edition is the Redding, Calif., companys first product offering. Its been in development for over a year and is...

　　I’m 42 and began skiing when I was in kindergarten, so I’ve spent a lot of time at Colorado ski resorts wearing a variety of ski kits. In all of my years on the slopes, I’ve never been stopped as much as I have while wearing the Rossignol Rallybird Ski Jacket. And as someone who lives and skis at Aspen...

　　Two women have gone on the record to accuse famed mountaineer Nirmal Nims Purja, of serious sexual misbehavior, according to reporting by The New York Times. 　　While the story mentions several cases of women who have suffered from sexual abuse in outdoor sports, it presents Purjas case in the most detail through the testimonies of experienced climber and former Miss...

　　Gossamer Gear has been making high-quality ultralight backpacking gear for 20 years, refining products with an eye toward thru-hikers. The LT5 Trekking Poles reflect the care and experience GG has gained, creating ultralight products for backpackers and thru-hikers alike. Perfectly balancing weight and durability, these poles have thousands of miles in the tank. 　　Throughout my hiking career, Ive used a...

　　Women’s fit backcountry hunting packs are a relatively recent addition to hunting products designed to fit the female frame. With most of what’s available weighing well over 5 pounds, KUIU’s offering stands out as the lightest model available — not just for women, but also for any backcountry hunter. Its highly adjustable suspension, carbon fiber frame, and efficient storage layout...